If you're in the market for a road tyre, the Hutchinson Blackbird offers a blend of speed and durability for cycling. Crafted with precision, its innovative features enhance performance, reduce rolling resistance, and extend tyre life, ensuring you enjoy every ride to the fullest.Key Features and Benefits:SwiftEasy Casing: Utilises a unique construction that wraps the casing around the bead and bonds it to a polyamide puncture protection strip. This method minimises weight and increases flexibility, resulting in a tyre that offers lower rolling resistance and greater comfort, weighing only 290g in the 28mm variant.Mach Tread 3.0: Introduces a ground breaking tread compound that reduces rolling resistance and improves energy return by 25%. It also enhances durability with a 10% increase in hardness compared to previous compounds, making it robust against road debris.Wider Tread Surface: Designed for modern wider rims, the tyre provides a 15% wider tread surface than previous models, enhancing contact with the road for aggressive cornering and further reducing rolling resistance.Tubeless Ready Design: Offers versatility as it can be used without an inner tube on tubeless rims, or with an inner tube on standard rims, providing flexibility based on your setup preferences.Protect'Air Technology: Incorporates a 1mm anti-puncture layer that offers effective protection without adding significant weight or compromising on performance, ensuring a worry-free ride.Variety of Sizes and Colours: Available in Black and Tan Wall options and in sizes 26, 28, and 30 mm to suit various riding preferences and rim widths. The 28mm and 30mm are also hookless compatible.The Hutchinson Blackbird transforms your riding experience by combining the latest advancements in tyre technology with practical design features. Adding this tyre to your setup ensures improved efficiency and comfort, making it a smart choice for both casual rides and competitive cycling.